The Blanket Tigers will face off against the Morgan Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
With a playoff game on the line, Blanket rose to the challenge on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Mustangs 35-33. The victory was just what Blanket needed coming off of a 58-33 loss in their prior match.
Meanwhile, Morgan came tearing into Tuesday's contest with 17 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.2 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 55-28 victory over Gorman. Morgan has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 20 points or more this season.
Morgan's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mark Anthony Garcia, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 15 rebounds. Garcia hasn't dropped below two steals for 12 straight games. Adrian Alonzo was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with six steals.
Blanket now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Morgan, their victory bumped their record up to 24-1.
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